paracetamol
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of paracetamol
C20: from para-acetamidophenol
Example Sentences
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Paracetamol is an everyday medicine that children can take, but, like other medicines it can be dangerous if your child takes too much.
From BBC • Oct. 12, 2021
"Give us a tea, Lofty. And a glass of water so I can take a Paracetamol."
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2020
One of them looked as if she was in a lot pain, so I bought some Paracetamol and gave some to her.
From The Guardian • Oct. 31, 2015
Even assuming these measures are carried out effectively, people can and do lie about their travel history, and common drugs like Paracetamol are effective in reducing fever.
From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2014
Anna, from Africa, says she suffered a stroke inside Yarl’s Wood that left her paralysed down one side, but was put to bed with just Paracetamol.
From Newsweek
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